Dr Kyathanahally M Dinesh Chandra, MD - Medicare Pulmonary Disease in Tuscaloosa, AL

Dr Kyathanahally M Dinesh Chandra, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease" physician in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pulmonary Disease. He is a member of the group practice Tuscaloosa Lung And Sleep Consultants, Pc and his current practice location is 701 University Blvd E, Suite 711, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 345-2255.

Dr Kyathanahally M Dinesh Chandra is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 25473) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1003943556.

Contact Information

Dr Kyathanahally M Dinesh Chandra, MD
701 University Blvd E, Suite 711,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-2086
(205) 345-2255
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kyathanahally M Dinesh Chandra
GenderMale
SpecialityPulmonary Disease
Experience33 Years
Location701 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Kyathanahally M Dinesh Chandra graduated from medical school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003943556
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/28/2007
  • Last Update Date: 08/16/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406832518
  • Enrollment ID: I20050228000486

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kyathanahally M Dinesh Chandra such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003943556NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease 25473 (Alabama)Primary
207RS0012XInternal Medicine - Sleep Medicine 25473 (Alabama)Secondary
207RC0200XInternal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine 25473 (Alabama)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
D C H Regional Medical CenterTuscaloosa, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tuscaloosa Lung And Sleep Consultants, Pc91331858465

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Kyathanahally M Dinesh Chandra allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDch Health Care Authority
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841394418
PECOS PAC ID: 8123924248
Enrollment ID: O20040204000874
Entity NameTuscaloosa Lung & Sleep Consultants, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447215561
PECOS PAC ID: 9133185846
Enrollment ID: O20041204000175

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Kyathanahally M Dinesh Chandra is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Kyathanahally M Dinesh Chandra, MD
701 University Blvd E, Suite 711,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-2086

Ph: (205) 345-2255
Dr Kyathanahally M Dinesh Chandra, MD
701 University Blvd E, Suite 711,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-2086

Ph: (205) 345-2255

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